Page 5 - Marlborough Chamber Voice Magazine Autumn 2023

Ways in which we advocate on your behalf Our members have recently completed a
business confidence survey (funded by
Examples include: MDC) the results of which will be out in
Targeted events bringing the likes of the March.
Prime Minister, or the Leader of the
opposition to events to give our members Chamber worked on “We Love it Here.”
the chance to discuss their issues face to face With MDC, aiming to show people around
with them. This is so rare in today’s world, it New Zealand what an amazing place
just wouldn’t happen in most countries. Marlborough is to live and work in.
Facilitating dialogue is a crucial part of our
role. Working through our MSD contracted
Education to Employment Broker to help
Direct approaches to government. During develop trade academies for both Queen
one round of Covid support we intervened Charlotte and Marlborough Boys' colleges.
directly with the Deputy PM’s office and got
a response 30 minutes later, making them So please make the most of it, if you have a
realise that they’d sent out the wrong criteria. burning issue with local council, government
policy or regional business issues then please
We build partnerships with government do get in touch.
investing time to build relationships, which
benefit all our members. The Chamber
worked closely with MDC on their Economic
Wellbeing plan.

Working closely with (but independently)
Marlborough District Council.

We’ve been heavily involved in helping on
the proposal for the new Technology Hub
which will help to attract and retain new
tech start-ups to the region.